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Spotlight on Elephant (Natalie Rodriguez), Plus Guest Post!

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  Today we're excited to spotlight Elephant (Natalie Rodriguez).  Read on for more about Natalie, plus a guest post!         Meet Natalie Rodriguez !        Natalie Rodriguez is an award-winning writer, director, producer, mental health and anti-violence/trauma advocate based in Los Angeles, CA. In 2014, she...
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Author Chat with Natalie Rodriguez (Elephant), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Natalie Rodriguez author of Elephant. Read on for more about Natalie and her book, plus an giveaway.       Meet Natalie Rodriguez !         NATALIE RODRIGUEZ is an award-winning writer, director, and mental health and anti-violence/trauma advocate based in Los Angeles,...
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Andrea Carroll
Love and friendship are the key to survival and dealing with issues. Excited to read.
Sunday, 21 June 2020 11:33
Danielle Hammelef
The cover is okay. The synopsis promises an emotional read.
Saturday, 04 July 2020 13:49
Liz
this will be an important & educational read for the kids
Tuesday, 07 July 2020 03:50
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Spotlight on Cool For The Summer (Dahlia Adler), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Cool For The Summer  by Dahlia Adler.  Read on for more about Dahlia and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Dahlia Adler...
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Author Chat with Ira Marcks (Shark Summer), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Ira Marcks author of Shark Summer.  Read on for more about Ira, his book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Ira Marcks ! Ira Marcks ...
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Giveaway: The One and Only Sparkella (Channing Tatum) ~ US Only
The One and Only Sparkella (US Only) by: Channing Tatum Release Date: May 4th, 2021 Publisher: Feiwel & Friends     About the Book Leading actor, producer and director Channing Tatum's p...
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Giveaway: The Awakening (Dana Claire) ~ (US/Can Only)
The Awakening (US/Can Only) by: Dana Claire Release Date: May 20th, 2021 Publisher: CHamberlain Publishing House     About the Book:   The  government called her  a  weap...
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Author Chat with Kelsey Josund (Platformed), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Kelsey Josund author of Platformed.  Read on for more about Kelsey, her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Kelsey Josund ! Kels...
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Author Chat with Emiko Jean (Tokyo Ever After), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Emiko Jean author of Tokyo Ever After.  Read on for more about Emiko, her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Emiko Jean ! When&...
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